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Your donations will not only be used this year but also with the following classes.","fullyFundedDate":1763575976406,"projectUrl":"project/bee-a-coder-with-coding-bee-bots/9722306/","projectTitle":"Bee a Coder With Coding Bee-Bot's","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":9843471,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my project. They are making such a big impact in my kindergarten classroom. Thanks to your support, we now have a cash register, a pretend grocery store setup, ice cream toys, counting coins, and a delightful assortment of miniature food and drinks. These interactive tools are much more than just toys; they are invaluable educational resources that are transforming our learning environment and enriching my students' educational experiences. These small manipulatives make learning fun and make my students extremely happy. With your donations, I will be able to provide young learners with a playful yet meaningful approach to understanding fundamental concepts like math, social interactions, and everyday life skills. Since money has become a form of payment that is not frequently used, exposing students is essential. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1762267613871,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-fun-learning-money-through/9843471/","projectTitle":"Counting On Fun: Learning Money Through Play in KG","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":9572041,"letterContent":"I am deeply appreciative of your generous support for my organization's bin project. Thanks to your contributions, I have been able to provide my kindergarten classroom with essential organizational tools, including bins with lids, book binders, and sticker paper for labeling the bins. \r\nThe book bins are so essential to keeping my classroom tidy and organized so that my kinder students can access books. Being able to access the books allows them the opportunity to read the books that interest them. The sticker paper has been essential in labeling our bins with colorful pictures that give even students who are not able to read access to tools. \r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1762267699333,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-chaos-organization-bins-par/9572041/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Chaos Organization Bins Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":9345460,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for funding my project! There are so many wonderful projects, and you chose to donate to mine. Thank you doesn't describe my gratitude. The organization of bins and mesh bags has transformed our classroom into a well-ordered haven that fosters independence and responsibility among my kinder students. By minimizing clutter and ensuring that manipulatives are easily accessible, you have helped us create an environment that encourages students' academic and personal growth. Your dedication to enhancing early childhood education is invaluable, and with your help, we are equipping our students with the foundational skills they need to succeed. Thank you for being an essential partner in educating our children.","fullyFundedDate":1757631693408,"projectUrl":"project/organization-for-success-part-1/9345460/","projectTitle":"Organization for Success: Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":9321949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students celebrate their accomplishments. Students work so hard to make us proud. It was so sweet to celebrate their success with snacks. My students were so happy and felt so proud that their success was recognized and rewarded. Oftentimes, the small things are what make students feel recognized. Thank you for supporting my students' growth and helping them celebrate all of their hard work. Your contribution to this project also allowed us to make great memories with all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1749476236429,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-celebrating-academic-gain/9321949/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Celebrating Academic Gains With End-Of-Year Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":9120738,"projectId":9246442,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting my first grade students with the donation of their summer buckets. Your gift brought more than just supplies—it brought joy, wonder, and lasting memories to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe morning the students walked into the classroom and saw the summer buckets waiting for them on their desks was absolutely magical. Their faces lit up with the kind of excitement that every teacher hopes to see. Eyes widened, mouths dropped open, and a few students even gasped out loud in disbelief. Some asked, \"Is this really for me?\" while others immediately hugged the bucket as if it were a treasure chest. It was such a special moment—a pure and beautiful reminder of how powerful giving can be, especially to young hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1747157588495,"projectUrl":"project/summer-adventure/9246442/","projectTitle":"Summer Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9120738"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":9322498,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support of my classroom. My students were so excited to receive their Academic Success goodie bag. I was able to put dice, little cars they could use to measure distance, and some fun tic-tac-toe. \r\nI have heard back from parents, who are grateful to have the items for their kids to use. I printed out some activities to go with the items. The activities helped the students know how to use the items to continue learning during the summer break. \r\nYou have helped create great memories for my students. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746808244855,"projectUrl":"project/roll-race-build-to-celebrate-academic/9322498/","projectTitle":"Roll, Race, Build to Celebrate Academic Success with Goodie Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":9112899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful math manipulatives! My students have enjoyed counting and practicing subtraction with the counting bears. The students look forward to centers where they can move from station to station using math tools to practice key concepts needed to master in kindergarten. Because of your generous contribution, my students are meeting and exceeding their math goals. They are so proud to share with their friends and family their new and mastered math knowledge. \r\n\r\nThank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1743091327941,"projectUrl":"project/making-counting-fun-with-manipulatives/9112899/","projectTitle":"Making Counting Fun With Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":8697420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with essential material to help them learn. They love the headphones! Currently, those headphones help the students when they are reading books, working on learning programs, and taking assessments. The headphones are just right for them. They are also very happy to have writing notebooks. They are able to read and then write and draw about what they learned. This allows them not only to practice their penmanship but also to learn how to collect information. Your support has been of great use. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1734646216420,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-essentials/8697420/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harbaugh-Mata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4969233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734913696056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srta-mata"},{"teacherId":4969233,"projectId":8697492,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous support. Your donations helped provide books that teach students compassion and empathy. Their favorite is Color Monster, where they learn about all the different emotions we all carry. 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